City Council Meeting Date: September 23, 2025
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Melissa Hanson, HRA Housing Coordinator
Title
Consider Resolution Approving Updated Low Income Rental Classification (LIRC) Policy Administrative Process Policy 10.04.
Body
Action Requested:
The Northfield City Council is being asked to approve a Resolution approving updated policy 10.04 to reflect HRA standard procedures.
Summary Report:
The City Council approved Resolution 2025-009 establishing guidelines for a 4d affordable housing incentive program, January 21, 2025.
While working through the first 4d application with the property owner, staff noticed that the $200 per affordable unit was written in the form of a grant, when it is the HRA’s standard procedure to offer financial assistance in the form of reimbursement.
Alternative Options:
The goal of this action is to align policy with existing HRA procedures for providing financial assistance.
Financial Impacts:
N/A
Tentative Timelines:
Once approved, the policy will be updated to the City website prior to accepting applications for 2026.